Discover the Best Bluetooth Headphones

Finally, I understand...

This is my third set of Noise Cancelling Headphones. My first was an entry-level set of Sony noise cancelling headphones which significantly improved my ability to enjoy music and movies during flight. I was awed by the Bose QuietComfort 35 predecessors, but could never really justify a $300 purchase. I limped along with the Sony for well over a decade, finally replacing them last year with a mid-price range over-the-ear product from Owlee. The Owlee purchase was an impulse buy on Amazon based upon a referral and an appealing price point. This was a huge step-up for me and worth every penny -- especially when one amortizes the cost over at least ten years of use. I've only used the Owlee on a dozen occasions, but I like 'em a lot. This year, I learned that a very modest startup investment I'd pretty much given-up on was being acquired. I purchased this set of Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones as a reward for my patience (waiting out both the investment and the desire to own a set of Bose noise-cancelling headphones). I've only used them twice so far. Once, at home when I opened the box and then on a long flight last week. I don't know why I waited so long, but I finally understand why my colleagues shelled-out three or four C-Notes for a set of headphones. Of course, now I'll never be able to go back, but QuietComfort 35 is incredibly comfortable, stores flat in a nice case (included) and provides the best quality sound I've ever had onboard an aircraft. Although the product is equipped with a high-quality microphone, I've only experimented with it for cell phone use once and can't tell you whether it is a reasonable way to answer the phone while listening to music at your desk, but I'll let you know when I'm back at my desk. In the meantime, I'm still wondering what took me so long to commit to this purchase, but I'm glad I finally got there. ... More

I should have bought some Bose QC headphones years ago!

My work productivity has definitely gone up from having these to block out noise, listen to music, and focus on my work. I used to mock people who spent $350 to cancel noise - well, Ive repented. Its worth every penny. Why did I get the QC 35 IIs instead of the Sony WH-1000XM3s? Im glad you asked! Both the Bose and Sonys have stellar sound and stellar noise canceling, yet the Sony edges out the Bose in both categories by a slight margin according to most peoples ears. Whichever headset I chose would be replacing my critical listening headphones and audiophile-DAC for daily listening while at work. This isnt just about audio quality though - its not less than that, but its certainly more than that. For me, I went with the Bose over the Sonys because of multi-pairing. Being able to connect to my phone and my computer at the same time is a huge bonus so I can seamlessly listen to both without a second thought. Likewise, the telephone call quality on the Bose headphones is absolutely excellent - I can take calls on them fearlessly without callers asking me what, what??? all the time. Sonys headphones? Yeah, not so much. Listen to some comparison samples of phone calls from the Sony headset versus the Bose headset on YouTube - the difference is enormous! Last of all, comfort. I wouldnt describe the Sony headphones as uncomfortable, but as someone who often has his headphones on for 7-10 hours a day, the Bose headphones are just amazingly comfy. No aches, pains, or tension. Its like wearing a fluffy pillow on your head. ... More

Best noise caenclling headphones in the world

These headphones are top notch and easily the best noise cancelling headphones that money can buy, if your someone that appreciates some piece and quiet then your going to love these headphones. I was on the London Underground train and it makes it feel like your in your bedroom because there is absolutely no noise. The audio on the headphones are unbelievable the bass will blow your head clean off if you want it to. The app customisation features also makes this worth the price. ... More

Sony have outdone themselves

I usually stick to my two ‘go to’ brands - Apple and Bose, Apple for most tech and Bose for audio. This time I decided to put my brand loyalty aside for a little while and let the reviews guide me. The choice between the Bose 700 and these headphones is a tight one and there were more than a couple of times that I was very close to clicking buy on the Bose. I went with the top of the range Sony headphones in the end and I’m so glad I did, comfort, sound, noise cancelling and style. 10/10! ... More

Widely regarded as the best. I have to agree.

If you Google “What are the best headphones to buy right now”, you will be given a long list of websites all giving their expert opinion. What seems to be most common is that most of these expert reviews point to the Sony WH1000MX4’s as being the ANC Headphone king. I have to agree. The most important factor to me is sound quality. I collect IEM’s so I believe that I know a quality sounding pair when I hear them. The Sony’s have exceeded all my expectations. The sound signature is balanced with rich punchy bass, clear mids and crisp highs. There’s absolutely no sign of sibilance. The MX4’s offer an inviting listening experience. You’ll want to pick them up put them on and enjoy. The Sony Headphone app allows you to customise the sound curve to your liking. For me they sound perfect right out of the box. What ever you’re go to music genre. The Sony’s elevate the experience. When first hearing Guns and Roses Knocking on Heavens door, I got a shiver down my spine. I’m not even a fan of Guns and Roses! At around £300 they ain’t cheap but like the old saying goes “you get what you pay for!” Compared to Apples offering the Sony’s are actually really good value for money and they come with a proper case, not one that looks like a training bra! Considering the amount of tech crammed into these cans they start to pull away from their peers in terms of value. They’re mind blowingly clever with the audiophile pleasing sound quality to go with the tech wizardry. The Active Noise Cancellation works very well blocking out any unwanted external noise. Set up is easy with the very customisable app. The touch controls are responsive and accurate. I could list all the amazing functions the MX4’s have but the review would be way too long. Let me just say if you like gadgets you’re in for a treat. There’s a 3.5mm cable for wired connection. I connected them to a cheap HI RES DAC that I own and again the sound quality went up another notch. Bluetooth sound quality is excellent but when connected to my iPhone the music piped to my ears isn’t full fat HI RES. That said the DSEE Extreme function in the app allows you to to boost compressed audio whilst streaming to sound like it has a higher bit rate. Very clever indeed. The competition is stiff with the likes of Bose and Sennheiser all offering similar priced options. The Apple AirPod Max’s may have the edge in terms of build quality but pound for pound they can’t match the Sony WH1000MX4’s for their sheer all round ability. Long live the King! ... More

A good investment

I bought these headphones about a month ago, the sound quality is great and the noise cancelling is particularly effective on the drones/background noise of the world while also letting in enough ambient noise that I don't feel cut off from the world and unsafe walking in London or crossing traffic (depending on settings). It also lets in enough voice sounds so in the office I know if someone is trying to talk to me and I can hear train announcements even with music playing (again depending on settings). Sound leaks a little if you listen loud. Good headphones, sound quality is great, comfortable on/over the ear and across the head, neat folding feature and case to carry/store when not in use and easy to connect to both phone and laptop. Only thing I am not keen on is when walking near cars, it plays the ambient sound of the car passing and sometimes sounds like someone is hoovering in my headphones and you can hear the wind quite strongly in the headphones (but this doesn't affect microphone or call quality). Overall happy with this purchase! ... More

My favourite headphones I’ve owned!

This is the 2nd time I am buying these headphones as I managed to forget my previous pair in Canada :( Value for money is just great, the quality of sound is fantastic, they are comfortable, they are a great pair for going to the gym as they sit snugly on your head and won’t easily fall off. The controls are simple, connection to your devices is quick and easy and you can connect to at least 2 devices at the same time (although the sound can’t be played from both, it’s either-or), furthermore, they can be folded into a smaller size to fit into smaller bags or pockets. All in all this is definitely a 5-star rating from me, I have nothing negative to say about these headphones! ... More

Great quality and reasonably priced.

I’m not a fan of headphones as I find the cables frustrating and only like over-ear models. The sound quality and Bluetooth capability of these headphones is great, I’ve used them on a flight and whilst walking and they have performed well.

It’s a winner

I really struggled with these and the Sony option..I ended up going with my heart and I did not make a mistake..worth every penny..no need to mess with any sound settings as Bose have it spot on..touch controls work really well and the battery life is prefect..survived two flights and buses without the need of a charge (18 hrs no stop travelling)

Best NC headphones you can buy

They are expensive, yes, and probably if you already have the bose qc ii or the sony xm3 i wouldnt recommend them just because the price. But if you are looking for a new pair of NC headphones, and you can afford them, go for it, you wont regret, these are definitely the ones. Best noice cancelling headphones now, no doubt. I have been on a couple airplanes since i got them, and its amazing how well they perform, you can barely hear the engines of the plane. And while doing some work office, they perform very good as well, you wont have any bad critics about it. Great bose sound, not a lot of base, but thats ok, at least for me, you can gear a lot of clearness in the music and with the noice cancelling feature, it sounds great. In the beginning of july/19 the bose app sucked, and that was a good reason to not buy them, but by now, the app does its job well with the new updates, so you wont have any trouble with that. You still need the app to setup the headphones at the beginning but meh, everybody have a smartphone with internet connection nowadays. In conclusion, if you can afford them, go for it. If youre on a budget, Im pretty sure your wallet will be a little more happy with the xm3, and as far i know, those are really good headphones too ... More

Great on ear headphones!

I've had various headphones through the years, on-ear headphones aren't my favorite but I decided to give a try with these ones because of the price and reviews online. Here's what I've found: Build: its plastic, but it doesn't feel like its going to break, the good thing is that it feels lightweight. It doesn't fold, but the ear cups turn so you can fit them in a backpack and it won't feel like they may break. Comfort: the band doesn't have padding but I didn't find that an issue, its quite comfortable and it can be used for long periods of time. Just make sure you position the ear cups correctly in a way that feels comfortable so that your esrs won't hurt. Ports and input: its a completely wireless device, in the sense that there isn't any aux port. It will only connect via Bluetooth but thanks to the battery life, I don't think it will be an issue. It has 3 buttons which have various functions including summoning your smart assistant and that's great. The microphone sounds clear and rich and a USB type C port is there with fast charging which I think its a great addition, specially if you're traveling many hours. Audio quality: exceptional! I didn't think the audio would sound so good on these, but its just amazing. You'll feel like the instruments are around you... in my opinion, it has a healthy balance between mids, lows and highs. These do not offer noise cancelation, but as long as you keep the volume on modest levels, its hard to hear it outside and you won't have much issues with external sounds in most conditions. TL;DR; great battery life, plastic build but feels sturdy, great audio quality, doesn't fold but ear cups turn for "portability", just a couple of buttons (but useful) with great mic and no other input only bluetooth. Disclaimer: your experience may vary based on headphones you have used. My usage has been mainly for listening to series, music and podcasts on my TV, iPhone and iPad. ... More

I bought it for my husband and he loves it a lot. The sound is amazing and it has been delivered on time.

A very very good headphone

These are brilliant headphones to say the least. I’d say the price point wasn’t the best for what they are, but that’s not Argos’ fault, similar/same price on Apple’s website. The battery power is one of the best around, lasts a day and a bit with constant use and sounds great. If your friends are on them and you want to seize control of them, simply connect to them and your device would take priority. I’d definitely recommend them to friends and family. I chose Argos due to the Argos Card. ... More

Great product

I actually bought these specifically for noise cancellation, as my partners snores are up to 59db - whilst they don’t eliminate it entirely, they make a huge difference and they are comfortable enough for me to lie on my side. so if your looking for headphones to play music and immerse yourself into the moment I imagine they are brilliant for that. I listen to tv via Bluetooth and can walk all around house, upstairs and downstairs and signal stays intact ... More

Headset is brilliant

I bought these headphones 3 weeks ago, and they where very easy to connect to my phone, the battery life and sound is outstanding for the price I have had a similar set in the past and they were no where near as good, only issue is they disconnect sometimes not often tho.

Great Quality & Bought a second pair!

This purchase was for a second time (for my daughter) after I bought my partner a pair 9 months ago and we discovered what great sound quality and durability they had! The Bluetooth connectivity is brilliant and doesn’t fail or drop connection to phone or laptops, and sound quality is fantastic for such a reasonable price. Have used when running and they are sturdy without being too big on the head. Will have to get a third pair now for myself haha. Very happy with the sound quality (better than other wireless headphones/in ear earphones etc.. That I’ve used previous). Happy with them not being overly big/chunky on the ear/head too. ... More

Great headphones.

Charged quickly on initial charge are connected fine to both my iPad and iPhone with no problems.Battery level for the headphones is displayed on the device you are using which is handy. Sound is excellent and the controls on the headphones themselves are a little fiddly at first but you get used to them. Felt a little snug at first I put this down to being new and had to be "worn in".Size is not to obtrusive and fold down nicely. Bluetooth connection is excellent and has never dropped for me. ... More

My headphones are great especially in the gym.

The headphones are great they connect to more than one devices meaning I can switch quickly from my phone to gym equipment easily making my workouts flow well and be more enjoyable. The sound quality is great - you could have the volume on hardly nothing on your phone and yet it’s loud enough for your ears. Very comfy and the battery life lasts a long time before needing charging again. ... More